European love story in Monterey: Dutch magnate pursues the Cabernet Sauvignon grail in Carmel Valley

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Automobile magnate Ben Pon visited California and remained to build a winery in Monterey County. He has invested $5 million to plant 37 acres of Cabernet, Petit Verdot and Merlot grapes and is planning to make premium wines. He has hired winemaker Don Blackburn.

Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits, Management, Vintners, Pon, Ben, Bernardus Vineyard and Winery

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Monterey's man about town: restaurateur Ted Balestreri

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Balestreri, who owns the Sardine Factor, is a lover of wine and a tireless promoter of Monterey. His restaurant has won awards for its wine list. He recalls his childhood and how moving to Monterey taught him to relax.

Appreciation, Restaurateurs, Monterey, California, Balestreri, Ted

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Monterey winery tries success through the mail

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The Salinas Valley winery has increased its production of wines and is now marketing them through a mail order campaign. The wines offered, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and others, are rated well.

Marketing, Wineries, Lockwood Vineyards

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